Cassio cannot face Othello yet from shame so departs as Othello enters. ... By refusing to explain himself, Iago causes Othello to suspect the worst, as Othello considers Iago to be an honest and thoughtful person. Because of this, Othello sees Iago's silence after such a comment to as Iago not wishing to alarm Othello or shame Cassio. ... Meanwhile, Othello believes Cassio dead and murders Desdemona. ... This is the undoing of Othello. ...

• Word Count: 1345
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Cassio cannot face Othello yet from shame so departs as Othello enters. ... By refusing to explain himself, Iago causes Othello to suspect the worst, as Othello considers Iago to be an honest and thoughtful person. Because of this, Othello sees Iago's silence after such a comment to as Iago not wishing to alarm Othello or shame Cassio. ... Meanwhile, Othello believes Cassio dead and murders Desdemona. ... This is the undoing of Othello. ...

• Word Count: 1285
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School